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14024CivicInfo BC SocietyUnion of British Columbia Municipalities Releases Council & Board Remuneration Guidehttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7743UBCM has developed a best practice guide to assist local governments in the development of fair and equitable remuneration polices for elected officials. The guide responds to a resolution (B148) endorsed at the 2018 UBCM convention. In recognition of local government autonomy and the need for approaches that reflect local needs and circumstances, the guide offers practical advice based on research findings and the experiences of municipalities and regional districts around the province.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:24:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7743<br><br>Battery Electric Buses Charge into Servicehttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7742TransLink customers can now board zero-emission battery-electric buses when travelling through Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. This two-and-a-half-year pilot brings TransLink one step closer toward reaching its goal of operating a fleet with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050. Alongside lower emissions, customers can expect a smoother and quieter ride.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:14:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7742<br><br>District of Lake Country Receives Funding for Indigenous Cultural Centre and Nature Parkhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7741Lake Country Mayor Baker was at the Tsawwassen First Nation on Friday September 6, 2019, to hear Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility along with Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announce funding under the Community, Culture and Recreation program. They were in Tsawwassen toannounce that the Government of Canada along with the Government of British Columbia will be contributing $1,600,000 and $1,333,200 respectively, towards the construction of the Indigenous Cultural Centre and Nature Park in Lake Country. The facility will be a collaboration between Okanagan Indian Band and the District of Lake Country with a total cost of $4 million.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:01:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7741<br><br>Municipality of North Cowichan Receives Major Grant to Build New Field House at Cowichan Sportsplexhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7740The Cowichan region’s premier outdoor sports, fitness, and recreation park will soon be getting a new field house thanks to a $1,067,684 grant from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:54:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7740<br><br>New City Policy in Coquitlam Promotes Neighbourly Constructionhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7739City Council adopted a Good Neighbour Development Policy last night with the goal of reducing disputes between developers of infill projects (redeveloped properties in existing neighbourhoods) and nearby residents.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:00:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7739<br><br>Updates to Green Municipal Fund Funding Offerhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7738To ensure our funding best serves Canadian municipalities, the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) occasionally makes updates to application criteria, deadlines and other key components of our funding products. Read below to learn about the latest changes.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:34:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7738<br><br>Government of Canada invests in Western Canada Tourismhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7737Tourism is an inclusive sector that showcases Canada’s culture, diversity, natural beauty, and unique experiences to the world. It also delivers economic benefits across the country by supporting one in 10 jobs. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in our tourism sector’s businesses and assets.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:30:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7737<br><br>City of Nanaimo Recognized as a BC Climate Action Communityhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7736The City of Nanaimo has been recognized by the joint Provincial-Union of BC Municipalities Green Communities Committee as a BC Climate Action Community. This recognition marks the City's achievement of Level Three in the Climate Action Recognition Program, the third of four levels.Fri, 6 Sep 2019 18:25:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7736<br><br>City of Vancouver's Short Term Rental Program Yields Compliance Over 70%http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7735In the year since short-term rental regulations came into effect in Vancouver, the City has seen a high compliance rate with 73% of all active short-term rental operators obtaining a business licence. This is one of the highest licence compliance rates of any major North American city, and the result of the City’s online, low barrier application process and ongoing education with platforms and operators. Fri, 6 Sep 2019 18:00:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7735<br><br>Comox Valley Regional District to Provide Emergency Notifications to Residentshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7734The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) in partnership with the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland are expanding the current boil water notification system to a free Comox Valley wide local emergency notification service. The service will help keep residents and businesses informed in a timely manner when public health and safety are at risk.Thu, 5 Sep 2019 15:53:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7734<br><br>City of Kimberley Recognized for Climate Action Commitmenthttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7732The City of Kimberley has been recognized by the Provincial Green Communities Committee (GCC) formed by the Province of British Columbia and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Kimberley has been awarded Level 3 recognition for ‘Accelerating Progress on Charter Commitments’ made to undertake significant corporate and community-wide climate action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Wed, 4 Sep 2019 17:08:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7732<br><br>City of Delta Receives Funding to Develop Housing Needs Reporthttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7731The City of Delta is happy to announce that it has received a $70,000 grant from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing.Wed, 4 Sep 2019 16:58:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7731<br><br>Reaching Home Strategy Tackles Homelessness in the Capital Regionhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7730The Government of Canada has entered into two new agreements with the Capital Regional District (CRD) to administer Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. Officially launched April 1, 2019, the redesigned federal homelessness program will support the most vulnerable people in the capital region by improving access to safe, stable and affordable housing.Tue, 3 Sep 2019 17:32:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7730<br><br>$22 Million in Federal Funding Committed for Vancouver's Low Carbon Innovation Centrehttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7728The funding is part of a $183 million initiative called Low Carbon Cities of Canada (LC3), which aims to help major cities across the county reduce their carbon footprint through research, capacity building, and use of innovative financial tools.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:18:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7728<br><br>Prince George Halfway Through Multi-Year Playground Replacement Programhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7729Prince George's 2017 City Park Strategy included a priority to pursue a playground replacement program that included removing old playgrounds and making annual investments to insure that the remaining playgrounds are safe and maintained to a high-quality. A dozen playgrounds have now been replaced, with another dozen replacements planned for the years ahead.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:03:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7729<br><br>City of White Rock Reopens Canada's Longest Pierhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7727The pier was battered and severed in half by a storm surge with winds of up to 91 kilometres an hour on Dec. 20, 2018. Working with Greystone Design Management Contractors, the City of White Rock restored and reopened the East Beach Promenade in July. Working with contractor PPM Civil Constructors, the City has now repaired the pier for public use.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:35:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7727<br><br>$24.3 Million for New Wastewater Recovery System in North Okanaganhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7726The environment, economy and agriculture in the North Okanagan's Swan Lake area received a major boost with the announcement of a $24.3 million grant from the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan for construction of the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery System.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:28:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7726<br><br>Wood Frame Construction Grows Up in Kelownahttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7724With Provincial and National building codes set to change in the next three years, Kelowna is being proactive by participating in the Early Adoption initiative that would allow wood frame buildings, currently capped at six storeys, to be built up to 12 storeys tall.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:16:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7724<br><br>Cumberland Awarded $7 Million Grant for Wastewater Treatment Upgradeshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7723The Village of Cumberland has been awarded $7,113,010 from the Environmental Quality stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for a high performance upgrade to the Village’s wastewater treatment lagoon.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:11:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7723<br><br>Major Funding Announced for Cowichan River Water Supply Studyhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7722A multi-party proposal for $4 million to the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund was put forward by the Cowichan Valley Regional District in collaboration with Cowichan Tribes, Paper Excellence and the Cowichan Watershed Board to focus on two key activities necessary to move forward on attaining a long term water supply for the Cowichan River.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:04:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7722<br><br>SLRD Secures Funds for Black Tusk Village Wastewater Integration Projecthttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7725The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has secured more than $4.5 million in federal and provincial government funding to upgrade the Black Tusk Village wastewater collection system, integrating it with the new Pinecrest Estates wastewater system, and transferring ownership to the SLRD.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:19:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7725<br><br>Tofino Receives $40 Million in Funding for Wastewater Projecthttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7720The District of Tofino has been awarded $40,264,769 from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Environmental Quality Stream for secondary wastewater treatment and systems upgrades. The funding, the largest infrastructure investment in the municipality’s history, comes from the Government of Canada in the amount of $21,953,600 and the Province of British Columbia in the amount of $18,301,169 and represents 73.3% of the estimated eligible project costs.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:07:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7720<br><br>Next Generation of Vancouver Voices Coming to Council Chamberhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7721Eleven extraordinary young women are set to bring their unique viewpoints to City Hall after being selected to form a Mock Council. The group of 18 to 23-year-olds were chosen as part of the City’s Women4Politics program and will be mentored by current members of council, as well as taking part in their own council meeting on October 29.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:00:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7721<br><br>Prince Rupert Awarded $22 Million Grant for Water Treatment and New Submarine Waterlinehttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7719Funding will be dedicated to the final phase of the city's water project, which includes replacement of the submarine line carrying water beneath the harbour, and development of a state of the art water treatment facility.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:20:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7719<br><br>Comox Valley Regional District Awarded $500,000 for Coastal Flood Mappinghttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7718The grant will develop flood models and mapping for present-day coastal flood hazards and future seal level rise flood hazards for approximately 200 kilometres of coastline within the region.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:26:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7718<br><br>Joint Statement Regarding Municipal Police Issued by the Province and City of Surreyhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7717Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth and Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum have released a statement regarding Surrey policingFri, 23 Aug 2019 18:20:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7717<br><br>Union of British Columbia Municipalities to End Commercial Vehicle Licensing Programhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7716The Commercial Vehicle Licensing program will be ending December 31, 2019. UBCM has administered this program since 1987. Following a program review with member input, UBCM determined that the program had ceased fulfilling the original intent of the program and distributed funds in disproportion among local governments.Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:04:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7716<br><br>Office of the AGLG Releases Performance Audit Report on the Township of Langleyhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7715Local Government’s Role in Ensuring Clean Drinking WaterThu, 22 Aug 2019 16:49:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7715<br><br>Diane Kalen-Sukra Writes for the Worldhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7714In her book, Save Your City—subtitled “How toxic culture kills community and what to do about it”—Diane Kalen-Sukra tackles a big subject. With 25 years of experience as a community builder in a variety of leadership roles, Kalen-Sukra is raising her voice against the increasing, toxic incivility she sees everywhere—from the school yard to the workplace to the public square—and offers a list of doable actions that will redirect the trend.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:45:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7714<br><br>City of Pitt Meadows Receives $412,000 for Flood Mitigation Planhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7713The City of Pitt Meadows has received $412,000 in funding as part of the Government of Canada’s National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) for the development of a Flood Mitigation Plan.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:40:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7713<br><br>City of Revelstoke Launches Tech Strategy 2.0http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7712The City of Revelstoke has received $100,000 in funding from the B.C. Rural Dividend Fund to build on the success of its community-wide Technology Strategy.Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:51:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7712<br><br>The City of Kelowna's Wheelhouse: A New Way of Looking at Housing Needshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7711The housing continuum model is a linear progression from homelessness or housing need to homeownership. Used around the word, it’s an approach to visually depict different segments of housing.Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:44:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7711<br><br>Columbia Basin Trust Working to Improve Flood Resiliency in Several Basin Communitieshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7710Several Columbia Basin communities will soon have newly acquired, state-of-the-art data that will help them work toward reducing the risks and impacts associated with flooding. This is thanks to a project that is collecting LiDAR and orthophoto imagery of major water bodies near populated areas across the majority of the southern part of the Basin. Columbia Basin Trust brought partners together to secure the $2-million project.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:57:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7710<br><br>Okanagan Water Board Responds to Federal Announcement on Mussels & Milfoilhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7709The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to see a reprieve from the proposed federal endangered listing of the native Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel (RMRM). The matter has been referred for further study and consultation. The Water Board is now renewing its call to be permitted to continue rototilling invasive milfoil weeds at public beaches and boating areas.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:41:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7709<br><br>City of Vancouver Launches New Open Data Portalhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7708The City of Vancouver has launched its new open data portal making it easier than ever for users to access, search, visualize, build maps, charts and explore the more than 160 public datasets available at opendata.vancouver.ca, without ever having to leave the browser.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:50:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7708<br><br>Artificial Intelligence Improving Bus Departure Estimateshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7707Customers will be able to better plan their journey on TransLink’s bus network, with a new machine learning algorithm improving the accuracy of departure estimates. The system-wide implementation follows a successful pilot program which saw 13 bus routes utilize this technology.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:47:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7707<br><br>New Plan Helps Bulkley-Nechako, Fraser-Fort George Farmers Adapt to Climate Changehttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7706Farmers in the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George regions will have more support to adapt to climate change, following the development of the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser-Fort George Regional Adaptation Strategies plan.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:16:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7706<br><br>District of Elkford Recognized with FireSmart Canada Community Protection Achievement Awardhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7705The District of Elkford has been recognized with the FireSmart Canada Community Protection Achievement Award. This award recognizes Canadian communities that are dedicated to reducing wildfire risks and have begun implementing FireSmart solutions with the goal of increasing public safety.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:12:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7705<br><br>City of New Westminster Partners to Launch Free Sunscreen Dispenser Pilot Programhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7704The City of New Westminster is pleased to announce that New Westminster Parks and Recreation has partnered with Save Your Skin Foundation and the BC Cancer to offer free sunscreen to the public at Westminster Pier Park from August 14 – September 30, 2019, as part of a pilot program. The pilot will feature an automatic and touchless dispenser with Health Canada approved SPF 30 sunscreen, available to all park users. New Westminster will be the first city in the lower mainland to pilot sunscreen dispensers.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:05:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=7704<br><br>